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Independent 8866/Kairos

Mon March 16, 2015 at 7:30 am by Pierre

The last time I blogged a Kairos puzzle I was a bit grumpy about it, but I thought this was a terrific offering. Tough in places, though. However, any chance to mention the … Read more >>

Independent on Sunday 1306/Daedalus

Sun March 8, 2015 at 6:55 amSun March 8, 2015 at 12:01 am by Pierre

Daedalus made his debut in the IoS a month or so ago, and I wasn’t mad keen on that puzzle, so he’s probably not too chuffed that his second outing has fallen to … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 798/Provis

Mon March 2, 2015 at 11:31 am by Pierre

Late on parade; apologies. Laptop meltdown when I was about to post. Has anyone else screamed abuse at an inanimate object? Enjoyed it, but a bit hard for a … Read more >>

Independent 8848/Scorpion

Mon February 23, 2015 at 2:29 pmMon February 23, 2015 at 7:30 am by Pierre

Chuffing Nora. I keep telling the editor and setters that I only decided to put my name down to blog the Monday Indy because it was ‘the easy one’. … Read more >>

Everyman 3567/15 February

Sun February 22, 2015 at 12:01 am by Pierre

The usual Everyman mix of sound cluing and well-constructed surfaces. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions are underlined … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 796/Orlando

Mon February 16, 2015 at 8:36 am by Pierre

I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again: Orlando’s got the hang of this Quiptic stuff. A delightful little puzzle to start the cruciverbal week. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition … Read more >>

Independent on Sunday 1302/eXternal

Sun February 8, 2015 at 12:01 am by Pierre

I’m not really sure what to make of this one. You tell me. It’s not a bad puzzle by any means, but there were a few that were difficult to … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 794/Moley

Mon February 2, 2015 at 9:07 am by Pierre

Moley has given us a fine puzzle in the Quiptic style this morning. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions … Read more >>

Independent 8830/Bucko

Mon February 2, 2015 at 7:30 am by Pierre

Welcome to Bucko, a new setter for the Indy, whose first puzzle it’s my pleasure to blog. I liked this one. The Monday Indy is typically the ‘easy’ one (although the editor has … Read more >>

Everyman 3563/18 January

Sun January 25, 2015 at 12:01 am by Pierre

Another well-crafted and enjoyable puzzle from Everyman this morning, with some particularly pleasing surface readings. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 792/Provis

Mon January 19, 2015 at 9:51 am by Pierre

This was a good puzzle from Provis, with a number of excellent surface readings. No obscurities, but I’m not sure I’d recommend this one as an entry-level puzzle to someone who really was … Read more >>

Independent 8812/Kairos

Mon January 12, 2015 at 7:30 am by Pierre

I’ve really enjoyed the last few Kairos puzzles that I’ve solved and blogged, but this one contained some stuff that I wasn’t enamoured with. Some really remote synonyms are my main complaint. Took … Read more >>

Independent on Sunday 1298/Daedalus

Sun January 11, 2015 at 12:01 am by Pierre

I think we have a debut puzzle here from Daedalus. Unless he is Logodaedalus in disguise. Unlike Daedelus’ son in Greek legend, I didn’t warm to it much. There are some where I’m … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 790/Nutmeg

Mon January 5, 2015 at 9:43 am by Pierre

It was all there to be found, but in some cases it took a bit of looking for. I enjoyed it, but did the earth move for you, darling? … Read more >>

Everyman 3559

Sun December 28, 2014 at 12:01 am by Pierre

Another excellent entry-level puzzle from Everyman, but with a few unusual features, none of which were Christmas-related. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator … Read more >>